The Sustainable Law Podcast
If you work in the legal sector and you have an interest in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises then this podcast is for you. How do these challenges affect law firms and what can lawyers to take positive action on climate change for their firms and their clients?
Episode 17 - Fuelling Climate Change - Behind the politics and economics of the energy transition
Fuelling Climate Change – Behind the politics and economics of the energy transition
Historically, the UK has been a global leader on climate action, setting ambitious targets and building momentum for the action needed to tackle the climate crisis. Yet the UK remains the second-largest producer of oil and gas in Europe. With the development of the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields under consideration, yet widely contested, the UK stands at a crossroads.
Why is the energy transition so critical to meeting our climate goals? What would a fair energy transition look like — and how can we avoid the long-lasting social and economic impacts experienced during the transition away from coal? Who should bear the costs of the transition?
Can the shift renewable energy reinvigorate the UK’s manufacturing industry while avoiding rises in costs? And what can lawyers do to support this transition, even if they are not directly involved in relevant litigation or ESG practices?
Join us for a deep dive into the future of energy in the UK.
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